Comedian Chris Kattan caused a bit of a scene at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport this past weekend.

Chris Kattan was spotted nervously walking and mumbling around the gate, which prompted airport employees to notify law enforcement immediately. Once the authorities arrived at the Southwest gate, the former Saturday Night Live star admitted that he took the sleep-aid and sedative, Ambien, prior to his flight, according to TMZ.

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The funny man, who was a cast member for the award-winning comedy and variety show from 1996 to 2003, told TMZ that he was out late last night for a wrap party and was on his way back to Los Angeles when he failed to get to his flight on time in Phoenix.

He added that he was simply trying to find a place to sleep when the police found him.

Phoenix Police Department's Sgt. Trent Crump told People that Chris Kattan was extremely cooperative and said that no confrontation happened between Chris and the police.

Unfortunately for Chris Kattan, he was still not allowed on the flight and was escorted by the police out of the airport, who took him to the nearest hotel to rest and sleep before getting on the next flight. 

In February of last year, Chris Kattan was arrested for alleged DUI after he crashed his Mercedes into a Department of Transportation vehicle in LA. He apparently had taken the same drug, Ambien. 

He paid a fine of US$500 and was required to attend an alcohol program for 3 months, as well as Narcotics Anonymous classes. 

Chris Kattan has long struggled to get his career back on track after he decided to leave SNL. Though he had a recurring role in the sitcom In The Middle, he barely landed any good roles after that.

Chris Kattan's manager and lawyer refused to make a comment.

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